The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6 recalls, the most serious being a supplemental restraint system defect where the front airbag, side curtain airbag, or seatbelt pretensioner can deploy without a crash, startling the driver and raising the risk of a collision.
Three separate recalls involve fire risk from fuel leaking during or after a refueling event. On vehicles fitted with a brush guard, the onboard refueling vapor recovery valve can detach in a crash and allow fuel to escape. On other vehicles, a fuel inlet check valve can stick partially open and let fuel spill out of the filler tube during refueling. A third fuel system issue involves a misrouted vapor recovery vent hose that can allow water into the charcoal canister, also causing fuel to spill at the filler tube. In all three cases, spilled fuel near an ignition source can lead to a fire. There is also an electrical concern: the plastic blades of the engine cooling fan can break apart and punch through the fan shroud, posing a risk to anyone near the engine with the hood open.
At a glance
What can fail
Electrical interference can damage the airbag control module, causing front airbags, side airbags, and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the airbag control module and side impact sensors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A supplemental restraint system defect can cause the front airbag, side curtain airbag, and/or seatbelt pretensioner to deploy unexpectedly without a crash, potentially startling the driver and causing an accident.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the restraint system defect.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic blades on the cooling fan can break apart and pierce through the fan shroud. If this happens while the hood is open, someone near the engine could be hit and injured by a blade.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire electric cooling fan module with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brush guard may not protect the fuel system properly during a crash. The refueling vapor recovery valve can detach, causing fuel to leak and potentially ignite.
What the fix does
A skid plate or reinforcement bracket will be installed to protect the fuel system valve.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel inlet check valve may stick partially open, allowing fuel to spill from the filler tube during refueling. Fuel leakage near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel inlet check valve and replace the fuel tank assembly if the valve is found to be sticking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vapor recovery vent hose may be misrouted, allowing water into the canister. This can cause fuel to spill from the filler tube during refueling, creating a fire hazard if ignited.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and reposition the vent hose as needed. If the hose is bent downward and the vehicle has been driven more than 30 kilometers, the canister assembly will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
